Brad Free's Santa Anita Horses to Watch for the week of March 20-22, 2026

OTTIS BETTS
Trainer: Ron Ellis
Last race: March 20, 2nd
Finish: 3rd by 2
Beyer: 49
Repeat HTW lister stood still when gates opened, spotted has rivals at least 15 lengths, gradually made up ground. Likely winner with clean takeoff, he fits in Cal-bred maiden-claiming sprint.

HARCYN
Trainer: Genaro Vallejo
Last race: March 20, 6th
Finish: 7th by 5 3/4
Beyer: 65
Claiming turf sprinter is in better form than recent starts suggest. Unable to establish position, heavy traffic on turn, no impact. Longshot fits in $25,000 claiming turf sprint, main oval or hill.

TRULY QUALITY
Trainer: Jonathan Thomas
Last race: March 21, 9th
Finish: 4th by 4 1/2
Beyer: 90
Veteran G2 winner does not particularly care for Santa Anita turf and ran below expectations again as favorite in Grade 3. Likely to ship for next start. Follow on any turf course except Santa Anita.

ORANGE THUNDER
Trainer: Craig Lewis
Last race: March 22, 5th
Finish: 3rd by 5
Beyer: 64
Comeback filly off one year raced at back in Cal-bred allowance turf sprint, angled outside for drive, finished well. Nice prep by Clubhouse Ride sibling to graded winner Closing Remarks.

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